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For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
CRYSTAR is a female protagonist, action and rpg game
developed by
and published by FURYU Corporation.
Released on August 27th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 1,184 reviews of which 943 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 5.85€ on Steam with a 70% discount.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 @ 3.70GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA@ GeForce@ GTX 460 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
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Crystar is a great, depressing story trapped in a boring game if you value your time, I'd suggest just watching a story summary on youtube. however, the game is so niche that finding a good one is tough, meaning you'll likely have to endure dozens of hours of routine yourself. it's only worth buying on a deep discount, and solely for the sake of its powerful ending. the story is the only reason not to drop Crystar, as it tackles heavy themes of guilt and redemption, backed by some genuinely unexpected plot twists.
Haaaahhhh finally comepleted it.I enjoyed it pretty well.Now ill list the pro and cons of it..... Pros There are 4 characters to choose from each has their own attack style,and their Guardians design is pretty dang nice for me The story imo is pretty good,the true ending is pretty heartwarming Costumes,while there isnt alot of em unless u buy the DLC for the outfits there are a few color swaps and other that makes it kinda nice for replayability id say The Sentiment system is pretty unique for me personally and u unlock some pretty strong ones later The Dead Memoir adds a layer of characteristics for the enemies altho they are just mostly reskins with diffrent names given to them,but i appreciate them for trying to make each having little of their backsory and stuff Each protagonists and antagonists characters have pretty decent story behind their actions,i like that Cons The enemies,there are alot of reskins that are just more tougher and hit harder,but this maybe because at the time,the develepors have a budget so understandable. The map is also pretty much reskins with diffrent layouts but in game it is Purgatory so....makes sense i guess(?) Combat can be pretty boring and dull after a while for some. Thats pretty much it I guess,would i recommend the game? yes but its definitely not for everyone id say.Some might even say its grindy i guess it kinda is.....? But if u like stories the game has a decently good story and pretty enjoyable.Mybe not at full price tho i did get it durning sales and its worth it if u have it on sales its totally worth it.
I initially played this game when it came out for $60 in 2019 and I thought back then wow it's such a terrible game. The whole thing ended up being pretty funny though and I would think about it every now and then for just being so bad but having such a silly story. For $2 it's totally fine. This should have initially dropped at $20 on release but even then the gameplay is the most basic hack and slash you can get. If you're gonna play it then it's worth sticking to the end for how silly the story gets. Focus on what you can actually see, try not to worry about filling out the map. That thing is your enemy and if you feel the urge to fill it out entirely you're going to be sorely disappointed. If you can't visibly see something of interest then it's not worth the trouble of going out of your way to check things out. I'm sure it would have saved me a few hours when I first played this..
This is one of those games that makes me wish there was a third option between Yes or No for recommendation. The gameplay isn't particuarly good and the story isn't outstanding. The gameplay you get at the start is what you're going to get throughout the whole game. The most fun skills are all in the endgame, but even then, they only marginally improve the game's experience. I played on Normal mode until Chapter V, but most of the time I was just ignoring enemies, so I eventually switched to Easy because I wasn't much interested in the combat part of the game. You will spend 99% of the time inside the dungeons and the only other location you will ever see is Rei's room. The narrative takes a good while to get going and, even when it does, it's not that great. Rei, the protagonist, is unlikeable until the point where the story opens up and you finally understand what themes it's going for. On that front I'd say the main characters are the best part of it: they're flawed, they commit mistakes and they can be VERY annoying at certain points, but those reasons are why the themes of the story work well, despite the narrative not being great, because all of them are very human in how they got their share of problems and they're trying to deal with them their own way. I want to emphasize that this is a character driven story and, a lot of the time, the characters aren't taking the most rational decisions to deal with the conflict at hand (or even when they try to, the narrative just says "nope"). I was thinking "Why didn't she just say or do X?" or "Okay, she said or did X, but why didn't she say or do it more assertively?" a LOT early on, but once I understood more of the themes and characters it became easier to accept why the characters act the way they do. None of the songs played in-game stood out for me, they work for what they're intended. A plus for the game is that it is completely voice-acted. I played it with the JP VAs and have a penchant for the kansaiben, so Kokoro was a real treasure to listen to. The bad side of the JP dub is having to listen to Mephis and Pheles because there wasn't one single time they weren't annoying to the point I was just skipping their lines. You definitely need the right mood/mindset to enjoy it for what it is and it's hard to recommend it for everybody. Overall it was an okay game, I would put it in the 5-6/10 or 3/5 range.
The game features a somber narrative accompanied by subtle trigger warnings and a repetitive gameplay loop. Honestly the story itself is what kept me going. Yes, it does require multiple playthroughs to get the entire picture, but it is quite the experience! In the standby screen between stages after a staggering amount of potential emotional damage, you can even pet the MC's dog as emotional support before getting back into it, and as you progress through the story, you will eventually come across other playable characters if our winged main character's combat style doesn't tickle your fancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CRYSTAR is currently priced at 5.85€ on Steam.
Yes, CRYSTAR is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 5.85€ on Steam.
Yes, CRYSTAR received 943 positive votes out of a total of 1,184 achieving a rating of 7.61.
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CRYSTAR was published by FURYU Corporation.
Yes, CRYSTAR is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, CRYSTAR is not playable on MacOS.
No, CRYSTAR is not playable on Linux.
CRYSTAR is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 23 DLCs available for CRYSTAR. Explore additional content available for CRYSTAR on Steam.
No, CRYSTAR does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, CRYSTAR does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, CRYSTAR is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for CRYSTAR.
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FURYU Corporation
Release
27 Aug 2019
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